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OCTOBER 2018 50p THE OKEFORD BENEFICE serving the parishes of:­ Child Okeford with Manston, Hammoon, Okeford Fitzpaine and Shillingstone Benefice Website: www.okefordbenefice.org Facebook: @okefordbenefice The Ministry Team Rector and Assistant Rural Dean: The Rev'd Lydia Cook Email: [email protected] Tel: 01258 863774 Lydia's day off is Saturday

Assistant Curate: Rev'd Karen Wilson Email: [email protected] Tel: 01258 861051 Karen's day off is Monday

Licenced Lay Minister: Mr Mark Riley 01258 860718 Lay Worship Leader: Mr Steve Vestbirk 01258 860910 Lay Worship Leader: Mr Peter Willetts 01258 861065 Lay Worship Leader: Mrs Abi Rudd 01258 861367 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Ms Carolyn Angelucci 01258 660049 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Mrs Ruth Allen 01258 860068 Please direct enquiries regarding Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals to Lydia The benefice is grateful to be served also by retired Lay ministers St. Andrew's Okeford Fitzpaine Churchwarden: Mrs Sue le Riche 01258 861830 Churchwarden: Mr Brian Lawrence 01258 863749 Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Colls 01258 860743 Treasurer: Mrs Carol Landricombe 01258 860858

Editor: Derek Day eMail: [email protected] Address: 3 Castle Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, DT11 0RL Tel: 01258 861979 Twitter: @FippennyNews The deadline for copy is 17:00 on the 20th of each month. Copy can be accepted in any format but is preferred as a Microsoft Word compatible or text file. Images can be accepted in any digital format, or on paper up to A3 size (297mm x 420mm). Leader ­ October 2018 Simon and I used to run a 32 acre smallholding and we used to greet October with a small sigh of relief. The harvest was mostly over, winter feed would have been made, straw delivered, turkeys growing nicely, pigs fattening on apples and garden produce and always a bit of time to take stock and marvel at what such a small acreage can actually produce. What strikes me from my diary entries of the time is how much we relied on our own strength and also the time and gifts of others: contractors who managed to squeeze our bales into our tiny yard, farming friends who gave us winter logs for a cut of grass, an unexpected gift of 10kgs of field mushrooms (that was a busy cooking afternoon…). It was a mixed time of year for us: the harvest was in, but we also looked forward to bringing the ewes into lamb, so it was always a pivotal time. Harvest is this gift to us – it reminds us to thank God for the bounty of the earth, and to feel that sense of connection to the passing of the seasons which roll on and on with a seamless, measured pace that cares nothing for the life of politics, and other man­made vacuities. What has always struck me when talking to farmers, or indeed allotment holders is how well they know “their” patch of land. Many local farmers have farmed in our area for generations and have a deep understanding of the way their fields work. Even on a small scale, gardeners and allotment keepers know how best to nurture food and flowers from their soil and how best to keep the land healthy and productive. This is knowledge on the micro scale and how important that is. While we may not be able to influence wider climate change and the issues and problems of waste and agri­economics, we can make a difference in our gardens and fields. God wants us to be good stewards of our land. Ultimately, we don’t own the land we live and work on – it is God’s and to God it will return in the fullness of time. Our job is look after it to the best of our abilities, in our time and place. This is a holy responsibility. Rev'd Lydia

- 3 - The Village Community Group are pleased and proud to announce that Okeford Fitzpaine has been awarded "The Best Large Village in Dorset 2018" presented by Dorset County Council in association with Dorset Community Action. The event is sponsored by Magna Housing Association with over 40 villages entering the competition. This is a fantastic accolade and is as a result of a concerted effort by community volunteers and residents in presenting and keeping our village up to a very high standard. Thanks to everyone who gave their time over the past 4 months to cleaning and tidying up the village and to those who planted and maintained the flower boxes/baskets. A plaque will be installed in the centre of the village to commemorate this event. In addition we were awarded the runners up title in the Environment Award where the Little Lane Project was judged in great esteem. Congratulations to Dilys and Jeremy for their efforts in achieving this award. All in all this has been a wonderful year in recognising the Beauty of our village and the pride that has been shown by residents. Both The Daily Echo and Radio Solent will be reporting on this event Mike Wood Village Community Group

The Friends of Blandford Hospital hold their final fundraising event of the year on Thursday 29th November. Doors open for their Christmas Bingo in the Hospital Dining Room at 6.30, with eyes down at 7.30pm. The seasonal prizes will be better than ever and all guests will receive a complimentary mince pie and mulled wine or juice. Further info from 01258 451456. - 4 - At the Dorset Best Village Awards ceremony on 25 Sept, LITTLE LANE LINK to TRAILWAY project was RUNNER UP in the 'Environmental Champions Award' category receiving a cheque for £75. and a framed certificate which will be proudly displayed in the village. Supporters of Little Lane Upkeep Group invites you to become a SLLUG to help with regular weeding and maintenance for the enjoyment of all. Contact Dilys or Jeremy Gartside. dgartside@okefordfitzpaine­pc.gov.uk Dilys Gartside

I would like to thank the very kind person who popped a treasure through my letter box. It was an unopened cellophane packet of unused printed greaseproof ‘Oakford’ butter wrappers from the dairy of Phillips & Son. On the wrapper it says ‘National Butter’ which could mean a wartime issue? I will be making further enquiries but I can see it in a glass display case with other historic village artefacts in the village museum when it has been re­vamped on acquisition by the Parish Council. I would love to know who you are, to thank you personally for parting with such a historic item so that it can be shared by others. Susan Clay

- 5 - - 6 - - 7 - Living in a cold home can be bad for your health. Consistently low temperatures in your home may exacerbate existing health issues (particularly respiratory and cardiovascular conditions) and make it harder for you to recover from illnesses. It can cause you and your family to feel miserable at home, affecting concentration, dexterity and mental health. Dorset County Council has been working to address these issues and make it easier for people struggling to heat their home to a healthy, comfortable temperature to access free advice and support and free insulation. Residents can now contact Healthy Homes Dorset ­ a one stop shop for all cold home and energy queries. The service aims to provide free, impartial advice about keeping your home warm, understanding your heating system and energy bills, switching energy supplier and making energy saving improvements – eligible households will receive free loft and cavity wall insulation. The service also aims to prevent isolation worry by signing residents up for power cut advice so that in the event of a power cut, they have the support that they need. Energy advice can be given through home visits as well as over the phone. Fire safety alarm and appliance checks can also be organised in partnership with Fire and Rescue for eligible residents. Healthy Homes Dorset will also be working closely with relevant organisations to ensure that the team are able to refer and signpost residents for additional support. This could include ensuring you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to or support in making essential improvements to your home. Insulation is one of the best ways of lowering your energy bills as well as replacing old, inefficient heating systems. Healthy Homes Dorset can let you know if you’re eligible for funding to help towards the cost of making your home warmer and more comfortable. Please contact the team if you would like any advice or you know anyone who would benefit from a referral. Call: 0300 0037023 Email: [email protected] Web: www.healthyhomesdorset.org.uk Healthy Homes Dorset is a service provided by Dorset County Council, funded by Public Health Dorset and managed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy in partnership with Evolve Home Energy Solutions. Paul Winney Healthy Homes Dorset - 8 - Quiz Night FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2018 DOORS OPEN 6.30PM ­ QUIZ STARTS 7PM £6 per person ­ 6 to a team Please bring your own drinks Food will be provided (cheese,crackers etc) Raffle Childrens Toys and Clothing Sale SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2018 STARTS 2PM £5 PER TABLE To book a table please phone the school office (01258 860530)

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- 9 - Join us for lunch on Friday 05th October at 12:30 Village Hall ­ £6 per head Chicken Pie with Vegetables Vegetarian Pie Lemon Posset Tea/Coffee Booking Essential Please: 01258 861830 / 01258 861063 The November First Friday Lunch will be on Friday 02nd November.

- 10 - - 11 - Summer is normally a quiet time for local authorities and councillors, a time just to catch up with normal life, but this August has been different. It has been different because of the work to set up the Dorset Council, the new unitary authority for the rural County of Dorset. We continue to have fortnightly Organisational Transformation Board Meetings about the aims, and progress towards meeting those aims. In a nutshell what we want to achieve is doing what the Council needs to do for its residents as efficiently, effectively and economically as possible, amalgamating and reducing duplicating areas of activity which should save money. What it needs to do is deliver those services which it must in law deliver and also endeavour to ensure residents access services which improve the short and long term quality of their lives. It won't be perfect, it won't meet with everyone’s approval but we will do the best we can to build the foundations for the new Council to build on. We cannot commit the new Councillors as to what they do and how but we can provide a basis to work on. Steps are being put in place by the political parties to find councillors to stand for election in May next year and of course anyone can stand as an Independent Councillor. We will be in the interesting position of the new authority legally being in place on 1st April but the existing Councillors continuing to be legally in power until the 5th May, the day after the local elections. Meanwhile business continues as usual in all the local authorities and in scrutiny we are working towards an Enquiry Day into how the local authority delivers help and support to those with special educational needs and also how the new Youth Clubs are operating after the closure of the Youth Centres ­ or not. My own committee of Safeguarding Scrutiny has two more meetings to go which will be used to finish pieces of work, notably about school exclusions, and to tie up loose ends. As well as the work coming directly from the local authorities there is also the locally generated work. Following the closure of the SturQuest Office in Sturminster, and the decision of the Town Council not to continue the employment of the Community Resource Worker, I have been trying, as County Councillor and a Town Councillor to ensure that several of the pieces of work Jacqui had been responsible for did not just come to a sudden end. As well as continuing KnowStur which works with migrants to the town, there are several relatively new projects to move forward. We plan to launch a new Chamber of Commerce in the New Year to bring the businesses of Stur and the surrounding area together to work to improve their economic situation. The existing Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Hospitality (SNATCH) has worked well over the years to promote retail and service businesses in the centre of town but participation has dropped off and it has now become predominantly an information mailing list plus has raised funds for the Christmas tree. The remaining SNATCH Officers are part of the team planning the new body. As said previously a Literary festival is planned on 15th June 2019 to bring people to the town to commemorate the work of Thomas Hardy, William Barnes and Robert Young. A monthly opportunity for the owners and worshippers of classic and vintage cars and motor cycles and indeed any interesting vehicle, to meet and admire will be held in Station on the first Saturday morning of each month from October onwards, with a special price of £5 for a bacon roll and coffee from Poets Corner Cafe. Also on the first Saturday in December we will have our usual day of Christmas events and I am looking for volunteers householders or businesses to decorate a special Christmas Window that everyone can

- 12 - enjoy during December. Whilst all of these activities are centred on Stur. they will, hopefully, benefit the surrounding area. I notice that a number of our lanes have had fairly large areas of patching done on their surfaces, which is better than nothing and thanks to the Highways team for doing this. It may not be the total makeover people would like but it does mean the money can go that bit further. The Highways team are also working with the various town and parish councils to try to find ways of reducing the speed of vehicles passing through, although that basically comes down to bad drivers.

I will not be doing my regular Saturday Councillor’s activities during October, due to other commitments, but will be happy to see people at other times by arrangement and of course am on the end of a phone or an e.mail.

Preferred e.mail address ­ [email protected] Phone ­ 01258 472583 Twitter ­ @paulinebatstone Facebook Page ­ Councillor Pauline Batstone

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION STURMINSTER NEWTON & GILLINGHAM BRANCH To join contact Tony Edmunds ­ 01258 473823

- 13 - Sunday 18th August marked the end of the National Allotments’ Week, when we held our eagerly anticipated annual ‘Open Allotment Day’. This year a very sociable BBQ rounded it off! The day started off cloudy with a hint of dampness in the air, but by the afternoon several of us had gone home to get sunscreen and sunglasses. With the summer being so warm and dry, we were not sure how much produce we would be able to offer for donations on our customary table at the top of the field. But we needn't have worried, as there was enough veg to feed a small village, especially one that liked courgettes and cucumbers! We had a slow but steady stream of visitors throughout the day as well as a very chilled group of plot holders, which all made for a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Jim and Dave who effortlessly cooked everything to perfection, manned the BBQ. A great day was had by all! Thanks should be extended to all the plot holders who donated produce and gave up their time, as well as all the visitors who came and gave donations in exchange for our 'just picked' produce. We managed to raise £65 which, as previously, will be split between the Allotment Group and local charities. Please visit our Facebook page to see more pictures of the day and where you can keep up to date with our allotment news and events including the odd recipe thrown in for good measure! See you next year!

- 14 - Riders+Striders across the UK set out on Sat8 Sept for the annual event of visiting while raising funds for the upkeep of this country's historic church buildings. In the Blackmore Vale, eleven intrepid cyclists from across Hampshire and Dorset convened at St Andrew's Church in Okeford Fitzpaine, before pedalling 35miles to visit 11 churches. Welcomed with applecake (Dorset's speciality) and hot drinks, this year we discovered some hidden gems down the River Tarrant Valley which, at just 8miles long, has 8 villages with 7 churches and runs gently downhill to join Dorset's longest River Stour. Unlike previous years, the weather was perfect and we enjoyed our picnic lunch on the front lawns at Tarrant Rawston, a tiny privately owned church which at one time sat 100 worshippers, before progressing to Tarrant Crawford hidden away from the road but containing 14thC frescos uncovered in 1940, akin to Florence's art treasures. The ride was organised by Dilys Gartside a cycling instructor, cycle tourist, speaker and Dorset Cyclists Network campaigner for safer cycling. We raised £180. on the day donated by riders for their great day out and by others who couldn’t join us this year. Donations are still very welcome at: www.justgiving.com/dhct please choose St Andrew's OkefordFitzpaine in the Leave Message box. Ride+Stride takes place on the second Sat of each Sept and Dilys chooses a different route to discover Dorset's gems so why not register your interest by joining Dorset Cyclists Network (www.dcn.org.uk) and come on one of our many rides throughout the year for all ages and ability. Dilys (far left in photo) was named by CyclingUK in this year's '100 Women in Cycling' awards, alongside suffragettes and names from the past century who have inspired women to cycle. She moved to Dorset in 2014 and can be contacted via www.cyclewisesouthampton.co.uk

- 15 - - 16 - - 17 - On 10 and 11 November 2018, at Shroton Village Hall, there will be a exhibition to commemorate the heroes from our village who fought in World War 1 and the people who were left at home. There will be visual displays both written and photographic of local history/people, some of the battlefields where our fallen heroes still lie, memoirs, poetry readings and military artefacts. It will be a time honour our predecessors who gave up everything for us 100 years ago. I would love to hear from anyone who has any local family photos of that era, or has interest/expertise in WW1 or who would like to help at the event. Judith 01258861565.

Thursday 16th October 2.15pm ­ Child Okeford Village Hall Workshop: 'Well Dressed Bottles'.

Decorate a bottle to give as a gift. Further details: 01258 863775.

FILM NIGHT AT CHILD OKEFORD VILLAGE HALL Friday 26th October @ 19:30 'Phantom Thread' (15) Set in 1950's London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong­ willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Cast includes Daniel Day­Lewis, Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps

Tickets £5 at the door or in advance on 01258 860518. - 18 - OKEFORD VILLAGE STORES Follow us on Facebook!: @okefordvillageshop The Okeford Village Store is run by Vince and Sharne and offers a wide range of everyday essentials, groceries, local produce, newspapers/magazines, greetings cards, tobacco, hot food, tea/coffee to go and an off­licence. There is a daily delivery of fresh bread from Leakers in Bridport and orders can be taken for specialty breads. We offer a selection of fresh meats from Else’s in Stalbridge and fish from Mere Fish Farm. Orders can be taken for specific requirements. We welcome ideas and suggestions in order to continually improve our service. Please feel free to give us a call on 01258 722179 to reserve newspapers/magazines or place orders for anything else. Our Opening Hours Monday ­ Friday 07:00 19:00 Saturday 07:00 17:00 Sunday 08:00 12:30

A local delivery service is available for the elderly and infirm.

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- 20 - We began the autumn programme with a visit from Hurricane and Lightening, two alpacas from Alpaca Adventure in Shaftesbury! Owner and handler,Wendy Williams, gave a highly informative and entertaining talk about her work with alpacas. She has taken her team of alpacas to over 205 Care homes this year as they interact particularly well with dementia patients. She recently featured on an edition of BBC Country File where she visited a local care home with two alpacas along with presenter Adam Henson. Wendy described how she cares for the animals, their breeding patterns, the fleece shearing process and how to ensure the best conditions to create the finest fleece which she sells on to craft makers. Several members purchased the very soft alpaca wool socks bought along as examples. Alpacas make excellent guard animals and, on her small holding, they protect the sheep from the foxes with great success! Wendy also breeds alpacas and she described how good the mothers are at caring for their babies, who are called Crias. Wendy has won many prizes when showing her alpacas at local and national agricultural shows. Thunder and Lightening were impeccably behaved throughout the talk, they listened to every question from members and won over the audience with their grace and beauty! At the end of the talk, members had the chance to stroke the animals and many photos were taken! Photos can be seen on our news page at www.childokefordwi.wordpress.com For a fun and different way to spend a morning or afternoon, you can book a walk with alpacas, and meet Wendy, at www.alpacaadventure.co.uk

Our next meeting is a change to our schedule: We will welcome Jenny Kretz from ‘Home Start:North Dorset’ who will talk about the work of this local charity. She will be supported by a volunteer and a member of family who has benefitted from the help given by Home Start. This talk is part of our contribution to the current National Federation of Women's Institutes resolution on ‘Make Time for Mental Health’. Home Start now have increasing demands for their work with families where mental health is a major issue. We will meet on Monday 8th October at 2pm at The Community Centre. For more details or a chat about joining our WI please contact : Pam Morris, President 01258 863791 Gaynor Cox, Secretary 01258 861145 Or visit: Our website: www.secretarychokwi.wordpress.com Our WI Email address: [email protected] Our Twitter feed: @ChildOkShoWI Contributed by ­ Communications Team - 21 - Come along and find out about the fascinating life of a dormouse. Steve Oliver the North Dorset DWT warden will be here to show and tell all. The cost of the evening will be £2.50, children free, which includes tea or coffee and a biscuit and a time to socialise. All welcome.

Voskresenije, the world­renowned a­capella vocal group from St Petersburg, are coming back to Dorset by popular request, and will be performing in the parish church of St Peter and St Paul in Blandford on Saturday 20th October in aid of the church's Cupola Fund. The concert, which starts at 7.30pm, will feature Russian classical and folk music, and is an unmissable opportunity to hear some of the best vocal harmony in the world. Evening parking in the town is free. Tickets are £10, to include a cup of tea or coffee in the interval,available from Liz on 01258 452506, or go to www.b­c­p.co.uk and follow the link. Self­Catering Holiday Cottage in Okeford Fitzpaine. Ton Up+ Draw :­ Converted 2 bedroom Coach House September 2018 Sleeps 4. st Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN 1 [£30] Linen•Heating•WiFi•TV provided ­ (No. 3) ­ Gill Trowbridge Small Private Garden 2nd [£10] ­ (No. 91) ­ Tony Axe Details: Proprietor Sue Godden rd Email: [email protected] 3 [£5] Tel: 01258 860763 ­ (No. 122) ­ Richard Ambrose - 22 - KDL Builders & Maintenance

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- 23 - Mr Pope

An Incident at Sturminster Market I remember a character called Mr Pope who, on one occasion was sitting on the chopping block in our woodshed, next to the cider barrels, with a glass of cider in his hand. “Now listen to me young man,” he said, “remember this. Iron, biron, bimber, lock, Three winders in a clock, Spit and spin, turn the wink, Tiffy, taffy, brown spout, O U T spells out, So open the door and push her out.” I did remember it, but, sadly, Mr Pope was killed when he fell from a load of hay on a farm near Shillingstone. Mr Pope also had a relation in Blandford called Mr Dickinson, who travelled around with his horse and cart selling all sorts of bric­a­brac, from pocket knives to saucepans. He also collected rabbit skins. A lot of people took their rabbit skins to Mr Pope, and Mr Dickinson would collect them from there once a week. One day Mr Pope came out of his shed with a lot of skins hanging round his neck. Some of us lads thought he looked like a lion, so asked him if he tamed lions. I can’t remember what his reply was, but from then on he was always referred to as ‘Tamer’ Pope, and his wife was Mrs Tamer Pope. As there were four families of Popes living locally, it helped to distinguish one family from another, when in conversation. Mrs Pope was one of our milk customers at our farm for many years, until we finished trading. Contributor’s Note: In conversation with Bernard, from his memory and my research, he and I worked out that ‘Tamer’ Pope was almost certainly one of several brothers. Frank Pope held the tenancy of Thornhill Farm from 1919 until just after WWII. His brother, Wilfred ‘Fred’ Pope took over the carrier business and tenancy of the smallholding, Brookside from Frank in 1919. Charles, ‘Charlie’, ‘Tamer’ Pope, described in Kelly’s directory of 1920 as ‘farmer’ was buried, according to Bernard, in the churchyard, near the kissing gate into Back Lane, after he died. His wife, Annie was buried subsequently in the same grave but only her name is on the headstone!

Reproduced with kind permission from ‘Boyhood Memories’ by Bernard Trowbridge ©2007. Available from Okeford Village Store.

- 24 - The first week in October marks National Older Drivers week and we’re taking our Older Drivers’ Forum on a series of roadshows across Dorset. The roadshows will include information stalls, a driver reaction practical, blood pressure checks and other safety initiatives. If you have concerns about someone’s eye sight while driving or getting about later in life, pop along to one of our events below and chat to our experts. • Monday 1 October – Christchurch – 10am to 3pm Waitrose, 33 Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QD • Wednesday 3 October – Poole – 10am to 3pm B&Q, Fleets Lane, Fleetsbridge, Poole, BH15 3BN • Thursday 4 October – Weymouth – 10am to 3pm B&Q, Jubilee Close Retail Park, 2 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, DT4 7BG • Friday 5 October – Poundbury – 10am to 3pm Poundbury Garden Centre, Peverell Avenue, Poundbury, DT1 3RT Here’s what Lord Julian Fellows had to say about the scheme: “Dorset Police are spreading the word to all residents about the availability of assistance and mature driver reviews for any driver who feels that, primarily due to age, they may need to refresh their skills or address any fears that may have developed about their driving. Sometimes this is no more than a need for confidence building. Sometimes it is more. "Dorset Older Drivers Forum will be holding roadshows to provide this opportunity at the various locations outlined. At two public events in Poole and Dorchester in April a significant amount of men and women with elderly parents/relatives approached us to find out what could be available, in the way of adapting vehicles, or even assessments on health and driving skills. IAM Roadsmart have taken over the management of our Dorset Driver Gold scheme which is an opportunity to undertake a voluntary driving review locally and in your own car. "Since January 2017 Dorset Police have received and responded to 123 concerns for older drivers. In many of these situations advice has been given, eyesight tests carried out and signposting to other agencies including DVLA and IAM Roadsmart, has been suggested. Dorset Police are introducing a fitness to drive assessment as an alternative to prosecution for any elderly driver who is involved in a minor collision. This ensures that the fitness of the driver and his or her capability is checked to make Dorset’s roads safer and reduce the risk of casualties involved in a road incident. It can only make things safer for us all.” To find out more about our Older Drivers’ Forum, visit https://tinyurl.com/FN181001. Kristian Ward (Communications Officer, Communications and Engagement, Dorset Police)

- 25 - “It is incredibly rewarding to know you are part of an extremely valuable community that helps some of the most vulnerable in society.” That is what Mark Payne, the Deputy Chair for the Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) Panel in Dorset said about being part of the local custody visiting scheme. The Dorset ICV scheme is currently looking for new volunteers to join the team to report on the welfare of detainees and ensure they have been given their rights. ICVs are volunteers from a wide spectrum of backgrounds with a variety of skills and experiences. The ICVs make random, unannounced visits to custody suites and report their findings at a quarterly meeting. So far this year, the ICVs have made a total of 73 visits to police custody, visiting 280 detainees. Each visit is undertaken in pairs, with each individual volunteer making an average of one visit per month. Interested? Here’s what the scheme is looking for… Volunteers must be over 18 years old, speak English and have no other involvement in the Criminal Justice System. They must have been a UK resident for three years or more and crucially, must be currently living or working in Dorset. Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate good organisation, communication and a respect for diversity. They must be able to work well in a team, take personal responsibility and show resilience. Those interested in applying should email [email protected]. More information can be found at www.dorset.pcc.police.uk/get­involved/volunteering/custody­visiting/

We’ve seen a sharp increase in reports about fake TV Licensing emails claiming to offer refunds. The emails state that the refund cannot be processed due to “invalid account details”. The links provided in the emails lead to phishing websites designed to steal personal and financial details. Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text. Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

- 26 - Last year we had a rise in quad bike thefts in October. Did you know that sadly we had 19 quad bikes stolen from rural premises last year in in Dorset? What is your security arrangement like for your ATV or UTV? Is it secure enough to stop thieves taking it? We have put together a list of security measure to consider using to secure your ATV’s and UTV’s. • Keep your vehicle in a lockable garage or building and make sure you remove the keys and keep them in a secure location and out of view, not hidden on the vehicle and out of view of any windows. • Use a grip lock that locks the brakes on the machine to prevent it being moved without removal. • Physically secure your machine using suitable locking devices and fixed ground anchors secured to the floor using heavy duty security chains and padlocks. • Consider fitting isolating systems to machines that will prevent theft such as fuel and battery isolators. • Consider using additional brake locks to your machine. • Cover any windows to the building where your vehicle is kept this will prevent any persons looking through the windows. • Consider installing security lighting and CCTV with sensors and PIR Alarms on the perimeter of the building or premises. • Get your machine marked with security marking scheme such as Datatag or CESAR. • Consider fitting immobilizers, VHF and GPS Tracking devices. • Why not contact your local dealer and ask them what they can do for you to prevent your vehicle from being stolen? • Insurance companies will often offer a discount to premiums with these types of measures. Machines fitted and registered with security markings are 4 times less likely to be stolen and our 6 times more likely to be recovered if they are stolen. • Record machinery serial numbers and take photographs for reference. If the machine is ever stolen a photo will increase publicity prospects and recovery of the machine. • Report suspicious vehicle or callers to Police by calling 999 if the vehicle or occupants are seen committing crime or phone 101 or via email [email protected] if the vehicle is seen acting suspiciously. To find out more information of whats available or to arrange a bespoke crime prevention visit to your farm or rural premises please email the team directly at [email protected]. Tom Balchin (Dorset Police, PCSO,Rural Crime Team, Rural Engagement Officer, Dorset)

- 27 - Holiday makers will be pleased to learn that new rules have come into force regarding building your own package holiday. Previously only package holidays bought from a travel agent were covered. The new rules mean that if you buy two or more travel services such as flights, car rental, accommodation or other tourist service e.g. a tour, then the new Package Travel Regulations apply and you get the same protection as if it was bought as a complete package from a travel agent. In practice this means that if you visit the web page of an airline and book a flight and they offer you a link to ‘our preferred car rental company’ or ‘our favourite hotels’ and you book a car or hotel by following that link then that constitutes a package, proving the second booking (the car or hotel) is booked within 24 hours. The new rules mean that • Holiday makers can cancel their holiday and get their money back in the event of ‘unavoidable’ events at the destination, such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks. • Package travellers will also be able to cancel their holiday for any reason by paying a reasonable cancellation fee. • The organiser of the package in all EU Member States will have to deal with the problem if something goes wrong. • Traders will be made explicitly liable for booking errors. • The organiser will have to help travellers in difficulty, for example with information on health services and consular assistance, and help make alternative travel plans. For example, travellers will be entitled to extra accommodation for three nights if the return journey can’t be carried out on time if there is a natural disaster. • Guarantees of money back and repatriation if the package organiser goes into liquidation or bankruptcy. Good news for those holiday makers who like to build their own holiday. For advice on this, or to report something to Trading Standards, call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.

Date Time Venue Movie Contact 10 Oct 19:00 Village Hall Entebbe (12A) 01747 811551 Fontmell Magna 15 Oct 19:00 Village Hall On Chesil Beach (15) 01935 873269 Leigh 18 Oct 19:00 The Exchange On Chesil Beach (15) 01258 475137 Stur 23 Oct 19:00 Village Hall The Happy Prince (15) Marnhull 26 Oct 19:30 Village Hall Phantom Thread (15) 01258 860518 Child Oke 02 Nov 19:00 Village Hall The Leisure Seeker (15) 01747 838274 East Stour - 28 - Date Time Venue Event 02 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 02 Oct 19:30 Sports Pavilion Parish Council Meeting 04 Oct 09:30 Village Hall Exercise Classes 04 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 05 Oct 12:30 Village Hall First Friday Lunch 06 Oct 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 08 Oct 19:30 Village Hall David Boag – The Kingfisher 09 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 11 Oct 09:30 Village Hall Exercise Classes 11 Oct 14:30 6 Netherway Sewing & Craft Group Cottages 11 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 13 Oct 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 16 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 18 Oct 09:30 Village Hall Exercise Classes 18 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 19 Oct 18:30 School PFA Quiz Night 20 Oct 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe (*) 20 Oct 14:00 School PFA Childrens Toys and Clothing Sale 20 Oct 17:00 Copy Deadline 23 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 25 Oct 09:30 Village Hall Exercise Classes 25 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 27 Oct 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 30 Oct 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 01 Nov 09:30 Village Hall Exercise Classes 01 Nov 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 02 Nov 12:30 Village Hall First Friday Lunch 03 Nov 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 03 Nov 19:00 Village Hall Researching for Remembrance 06 Nov 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 06 Nov 19:30 Sports Pavilion Parish Council Meeting

- 29 - Date Time Venue Event Contact 04 Oct 19:30 The Exchange TJ Higgs 01258 475137 Stur 05 Oct 19:30 The Exchange John Suchet ­ Tchaikovsky 01258 475137 Stur 06 Oct 19:30 The Exchange The New Jersey Boys 01258 475137 Stur 08 Oct 11:00­13:00 Newton Mill Men At The Mill 01747 854355 11 Oct 19:00 The Library Talk by Christopher Nicholson Stur (Author – ‘Winter’) 11 Oct 19:30 The Exchange SNADS ­ A Night on Broadway 01258 475137 Stur 12 Oct 19:30 The Exchange SNADS ­ A Night on Broadway 01258 475137 Stur 13 Oct 14:30 The Exchange SNADS ­ A Night on Broadway 01258 475137 Stur 13 Oct 19:30 The Exchange SNADS ­ A Night on Broadway 01258 475137 Stur 16 Oct 14:15 Village Hall Child Okeford Flower Arranging 01258 863775 Child Oke Club 17 Oct 19:30 The Exchange A Pure Woman 01258 475137 Stur 17 Oct 19:30­21:30 Village Hall The Secret Life of a Dormouse Fontmell Magna 18 Oct 19:00 The Exchange On Chesil Beach (15) 01258 475137 Stur 19 Oct 19:30 The Exchange Boogie Nights Disco Party! 01258 475137 Stur 20 Oct 09:30­14:00 Corn Exchange Friends of Blandford Hospital 01258 451456 Blandford Autumn Fair 22 Oct 11:00­13:00 Newton Mill Men At The Mill 01747 854355 27 Oct 19:30 The Exchange Wildlife Road Trip 01258 475137 Stur 28 Oct 02:00 UK GMT Starts (Clocks Go Back) 01 Nov ­ 31 Dec Workhse Chapel Handmade for Christmas 0790 0580716 10:30­16:30 Stur 02 Nov 19:30 The Exchange Travelling Wilburys Experience 01258 475137 Stur

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